Ayah 1
They ask you about the spoils of war. Say, "The spoils of war (are) for Allah and the Messenger. So fear Allah and set right that (which is) between you and obey Allah and His Messenger, if you are believers."
English - They ask you, [O Muhammad], about the bounties [of war]. Say, "The [decision concerning] bounties is for Allah and the Messenger." So fear Allah and amend that which is between you and obey Allah and His Messenger, if you should be believers. .
Ayah 2
Only the believers (are) those who when is mentioned Allah feel fear their hearts, and when are recited to them His Verses, they increase them (in) faith, and upon their Lord they put their trust.
English - The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely – .
Ayah 3
Those who establish the prayer and out of what We have provided them they spend.
English - The ones who establish prayer, and from what We have provided them, they spend. .
Ayah 4
Those - they are the believers (in) truth. For them (are) ranks with their Lord and forgiveness and a provision noble.
English - Those are the believers, truly. For them are degrees [of high position] with their Lord and forgiveness and noble provision. .
Ayah 5
As brought you out your Lord from your home in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers certainly disliked.
English - [It is] just as when your Lord brought you out of your home [for the battle of Badr] in truth, while indeed, a party among the believers were unwilling, .
Ayah 6
They dispute with you concerning the truth after what was made clear, as if they were driven to [the] death while they (were) looking.
English - Arguing with you concerning the truth after it had become clear, as if they were being driven toward death while they were looking on. .
Ayah 7
And when promised you Allah one (of) the two groups - that it (would be) for you - and you wished that (one) other than that (of) the armed would be for you. But intended Allah to justify the truth by His words, and cut off (the) roots (of) the disbelievers
English - Remember, [O believers], when Allah promised you one of the two groups - that it would be yours - and you wished that the unarmed one would be yours. But Allah intended to establish the truth by His words and to eliminate the disbelievers..
Ayah 8
That He might justify the truth and prove false the falsehood, even if disliked (it) the criminals.
English - That He should establish the truth and abolish falsehood, even if the criminals disliked it. .
Ayah 9
When you were seeking help (of) your Lord and He answered [to] you, "Indeed, I am going to reinforce you with a thousand of the Angels one after another."
English - [Remember] when you asked help of your Lord, and He answered you, "Indeed, I will reinforce you with a thousand from the angels, following one another." .
Ayah 10
And not (it was) made (by) Allah but good tidings and so that might be at rest with it your hearts. And (there is) no [the] victory except from [of] Allah. Indeed, Allah (is) All-Mighty, All-Wise.
English - And Allah made it not but good tidings and so that your hearts would be assured thereby. And victory is not but from Allah. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. .
Ayah 11
When He covered you with [the] slumber, a security from Him, and sent down upon you from the sky water, so that He may purify you with it, and take away from you evil (suggestions) (of) the Shaitaan. And to strengthen [on] your hearts and make firm with it your feet.
English - [Remember] when He overwhelmed you with drowsiness [giving] security from Him and sent down upon you from the sky, rain by which to purify you and remove from you the evil [suggestions] of Satan and to make steadfast your hearts and plant firmly thereby your feet. .
Ayah 12
When inspired your Lord to the Angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who believed. I will cast in (the) hearts (of) those who disbelieved - the terror, so strike above the necks and strike from them every fingertip[s]."
English - [Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip." .
Ayah 13
That (is) because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger, then indeed, Allah (is) severe in [the] penalty.
English - That is because they opposed Allah and His Messenger. And whoever opposes Allah and His Messenger – indeed, Allah is severe in penalty. .
Ayah 14
That - "So taste it." And that, for the disbelievers (is the) punishment (of) the Fire.
English - "That [is yours], so taste it." And indeed for the disbelievers is the punishment of the Fire. .
Ayah 15
O you who believe! When you meet those who disbelieve advancing, then (do) not turn to them the backs.
English - O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight]. .
Ayah 16
And whoever turns to them that day his back except (as) a strategy of war or (to) join to a group, certainly (he has) incurred wrath of Allah and his abode (is) Hell, a wretched destination.
English - And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as a strategy] for war or joining [another] company, has certainly returned with anger [upon him] from Allah, and his refuge is Hell – and wretched is the destination. .
Ayah 17
And not you kill them, but Allah killed them. And not you threw when you threw, but Allah threw and that He may test the believers from Him (with) a trial good. Indeed, Allah (is) All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
English - And you did not kill them, but it was Allah who killed them. And you threw not, [O Muhammad], when you threw, but it was Allah who threw that He might test the believers with a good test. Indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. .
Ayah 18
That (is the case) and that, Allah (is) one who makes weak (the) plan (of) the disbelievers.
English - That [is so], and [also] that Allah will weaken the plot of the disbelievers. .
Ayah 19
If you ask for victory then certainly has come to you the victory. And if you desist, then it (is) good for you, but if you return, We will return (too). And never will avail you your forces anything, even if (they are) numerous. And that Allah (is) with the believers.
English - If you [disbelievers] seek the victory – the defeat has come to you. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large] company at all, even if it should increase; and [that is] because Allah is with the believers. .
Ayah 20
O you who believe! Obey Allah and His Messenger. And (do) not turn away from him while you hear.
English - O you who have believed, obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn from him while you hear [his order]. .
Ayah 21
And (do) not be like those who say, "We heard," while they (do) not hear.
English - And do not be like those who say, "We have heard," while they do not hear. .
Ayah 22
Indeed, worst (of) the living creatures near Allah (are) the deaf, the dumb - those who (do) not use (their) intellect.
English - Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are the deaf and dumb who do not use reason. .
Ayah 23
And if (had) known Allah in them any good, surely, He (would) have made them hear. And if He had made them hear, surely they would have turned away, while they (were) averse.
English - Had Allah known any good in them, He would have made them hear. And if He had made them hear, they would [still] have turned away, while they were refusing. .
Ayah 24
O you who believe! Respond to Allah and His Messenger when he calls you to what gives you life. And know that Allah comes (in) between a man and his heart, and that to Him you will be gathered.
English - O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life. And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart and that to Him you will be gathered. .
Ayah 25
And fear a trial not which will afflict those who do wrong among you exclusively. And know that Allah (is) severe (in) the penalty.
English - And fear a trial which will not strike those who have wronged among you exclusively, and know that Allah is severe in penalty. .
Ayah 26
And remember when you (were) few (and) deemed weak in the earth fearing that might do away with you the men, then He sheltered you, and strengthened you with His help, and provided you of the good things so that you may (be) thankful.
English - And remember when you were few and oppressed in the land, fearing that people might abduct you, but He sheltered you, supported you with His victory, and provided you with good things – that you might be grateful. .
Ayah 27
O you who believe! (Do) not betray Allah and the Messenger, or betray your trusts while you know.
English - O you who have believed, do not betray Allah and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you know [the consequence]. .
Ayah 28
And know that your wealth and your children (are) a trial. And that Allah - with Him (is) a reward great.
English - And know that your properties and your children are but a trial and that Allah has with Him a great reward. .
Ayah 29
O you who believe! If you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion and will remove from you your evil deeds and forgive you. And Allah (is) the Possessor (of) Bounty, the Great.
English - O you who have believed, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion and will remove from you your misdeeds and forgive you. And Allah is the possessor of great bounty. .
Ayah 30
And when plotted against you those who disbelieved that they restrain you or kill you or drive you out. And they were planning and (also) was planning Allah. And Allah is (the) Best (of) the Planners.
English - And [remember, O Muhammad], when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or kill you or evict you [from Makkah]. But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners. .
Ayah 31
And when are recited to them Our Verses they say, "Verily we have heard. if we wish surely, we could say like this. Not is this but tales (of) the former (people)."
English - And when Our verses are recited to them, they say, "We have heard. If we willed, we could say [something] like this. This is not but legends of the former peoples." .
Ayah 32
And when they said, "O Allah! If was this [it] the truth [of] from You then (send) rain upon us (of) stones from the sky or bring (upon) us a punishment painful."
English - And [remember] when they said, "O Allah, if this should be the truth from You, then rain down upon us stones from the sky or bring us a painful punishment." .
Ayah 33
But not is (for) Allah that He punishes them while you (are) among them, and not is Allah the One Who punishes them while they seek forgiveness.
English - But Allah would not punish them while you, [O Muhammad], are among them, and Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness. .
Ayah 34
But what (is) for them that not (should) punish them Allah while they hinder (people) from Al-Masjid Al-Haraam, while not they are its guardians? Not (can be) its guardians except the ones who fear Allah, but most of them (do) not know.
English - But why should Allah not punish them while they obstruct [people] from al-Masjid al-îaram and they were not [fit to be] its guardians? Its [true] guardians are not but the righteous, but most of them do not know. .
Ayah 35
And not was their prayer at the House except whistling and clapping. So taste the punishment because you used to disbelieve.
English - And their prayer at the House was not except whistling and handclapping. So taste the punishment for what you disbelieved. .
Ayah 36
Indeed, those who disbelieve, they spend their wealth to hinder (people) from (the) way (of) Allah. So they will spend it, then it will be for them a regret, then they will be overcome. And those who disbelieve, to Hell they will be gathered.
English - Indeed, those who disbelieve spend their wealth to avert [people] from the way of Allah. So they will spend it; then it will be for them a [source of] regret; then they will be overcome. And those who have disbelieved – unto Hell they will be gathered. .
Ayah 37
That may distinguish Allah the wicked from the good, and place the wicked some of them on others and heap them all together, and put them in Hell. Those - they (are) the losers.
English - [This is] so that Allah may distinguish the wicked from the good and place the wicked some of them upon others and heap them all together and put them into Hell. It is those who are the losers. .
Ayah 38
Say to those who disbelieve if they cease will be forgiven for them what [verily] (is) past. But if they return then verily preceded (the) practice (of) the former (people).
English - Say to those who have disbelieved [that] if they cease, what has previously occurred will be forgiven for them. But if they return [to hostility] – then the precedent of the former [rebellious] peoples has already taken place. .
Ayah 39
And fight them until not there is oppression and is the religion all of it for Allah. But if they cease, then indeed, Allah of what they do (is) All-Seer.
English - And fight them until there is no fitnah and [until] the religion, all of it, is for Allah. And if they cease – then indeed, Allah is Seeing of what they do. .
Ayah 40
And if they turn away then know that Allah (is) your Protector, Excellent (is) the Protector, and Excellent (is) the Helper.
English - But if they turn away – then know that Allah is your protector. Excellent is the protector, and Excellent is the helper. .
Ayah 41
And know that what you obtain (as) spoils of war of anything, then that, for Allah (is) one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for the near relatives, and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, if you believe in Allah, and (in) what We sent down to Our slave (on the) day (of) the criterion, (the) day (when) met the two forces. And Allah (is) on every thing All-Powerful.
English - And know that anything you obtain of war booty – then indeed, for Allah is one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler, if you have believed in Allah and in that which We sent down to Our Servant on the day of criterion – the day when the two armies met. And Allah, over all things, is competent. .
Ayah 42
When you (were) on side of the valley, the nearer and they (were) on the side, the farther and the caravan (was) lower than you. And if you (had) made an appointment certainly you would have failed in the appointment. But that might accomplish Allah a matter (that) was destined, that (might be) destroyed (those) who (were to be) destroyed on a clear evidence and (might) live (those) who (were to) live on a clear evidence. And indeed, Allah (is) All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
English - [Remember] when you were on the near side of the valley, and they were on the farther side, and the caravan was lower [in position] than you. If you had made an appointment [to meet], you would have missed the appointment. But [it was] so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined – that those who perished [through disbelief] would perish upon evidence and those who lived [in faith] would live upon evidence; and indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. .
Ayah 43
When you (where) shown them (by) Allah in your dream (as) few, and if He had shown them to you (as) many surely you would have lost courage and surely you would have disputed in the matter, but Allah saved (you). Indeed, He (is) All-Knower of what is in the breasts.
English - [Remember, O Muhammad], when Allah showed them to you in your dream as few; and if He had shown them to you as many, you [believers] would have lost courage and would have disputed in the matter [of whether to fight], but Allah saved [you from that]. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts. .
Ayah 44
And when He showed them to you, when you met - in your eyes (as) few and He made you (appear) as few in their eyes that might accomplish Allah might accomplish a matter (that) was (already) destined. And to Allah return (all) the matters.
English - And [remember] when He showed them to you, when you met, as few in your eyes, and He made you [appear] as few in their eyes so that Allah might accomplish a matter already destined. And to Allah are [all] matters returned. .
Ayah 45
O you who believe! When you meet a force, then be firm and remember Allah much, so that you may (be) successful.
English - O you who have believed, when you encounter a company [from the enemy forces], stand firm and remember Allah much that you may be successful. .
Ayah 46
And obey Allah and His Messenger, and (do) not dispute lest you lose courage and (would) depart your strength, and be patient. Indeed, Allah (is) with the patient ones.
English - And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart; and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. .
Ayah 47
And (do) not be like those who came forth from their homes boastfully and showing off (to) the people, and hinder (them) from (the) way (of) Allah. And Allah of what they do (is) All-Encompassing.
English - And do not be like those who came forth from their homes insolently and to be seen by people and avert [them] from the way of Allah. And Allah is encompassing of what they do. .
Ayah 48
And when made fair-seeming to them the Shaitaan their deeds and he said, "No (one) (can) overcome [to] you today from the people and indeed, I am a neighbor for you." But when came in sight the two forces he turned away on his heels and said, "Indeed, I am free of you. Indeed, I see what not you see, indeed, I [I] fear Allah. And Allah (is) severe (in) the penalty."
English - And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, "No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector." But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty." .
Ayah 49
When said the hypocrites and those who - in their hearts (was) a disease, "(Had) deluded these (people) their religion." But whoever puts (his) trust in Allah then indeed, Allah (is) All-Mighty, All-Wise."
English - [Remember] when the hypocrites and those in whose hearts was disease said, "Their religion has deluded those [Muslims]." But whoever relies upon Allah – then indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. .
Ayah 50
And if you (could) see when take away souls (of) those who disbelieve the Angels, striking their faces and their backs "Taste (the) punishment (of) the Blazing Fire."
English - And if you could but see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved… They are striking their faces and their backs and [saying], "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire. .
Ayah 51
That (is) for what sent forth your hands. And indeed, Allah (is) not unjust to His slaves.
English - That is for what your hands have put forth [of evil] and because Allah is not ever unjust to His servants." .
Ayah 52
Like (the) way (of) people (of) Firaun and those who (were) from before them. They disbelieved in (the) Signs (of) Allah, so seized them Allah for their sins. Indeed, Allah (is) All-Strong (and) severe (in) the penalty.
English - [Theirs is] like the custom of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them. They disbelieved in the signs of Allah, so Allah seized them for their sins. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and severe in penalty. .
Ayah 53
That (is) because Allah not is One Who changes a favor which He had bestowed on a people until they change what (is) in themselves. And indeed, Allah (is) All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
English - That is because Allah would not change a favor which He had bestowed upon a people until they change what is within themselves. And indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing. .
Ayah 54
Like (the) way (of) people (of) Firaun and those who (were) from before them. They denied (the) Signs (of) their Lord, so We destroyed them for their sins and We drowned (the) people (of) Firaun and (they) all were wrongdoers.
English - [Theirs is] like the custom of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them. They denied the signs of their Lord, so We destroyed them for their sins, and We drowned the people of Pharaoh. And all [of them] were wrongdoers. .
Ayah 55
Indeed, (the) worst (of) the living creatures near Allah (are) those who disbelieve, and they (will) not believe.
English - Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are those who have disbelieved, and they will not [ever] believe – .
Ayah 56
Those who - you made a covenant with them then they break their covenant [in] every time, and they (do) not fear (Allah).
English - The ones with whom you made a treaty but then they break their pledge every time, and they do not fear Allah. .
Ayah 57
So if you gain dominance over them in the war, disperse by them (those) who (are) behind them, so that they may take heed.
English - So if you, [O Muhammad], gain dominance over them in war, disperse by [means of] them those behind them that perhaps they will be reminded. .
Ayah 58
And if you fear from a people betrayal throw back to them on equal (terms). Indeed, Allah (does) not love the traitors.
English - If you [have reason to] fear from a people betrayal, throw [their treaty] back to them, [putting you] on equal terms. Indeed, Allah does not like traitors. .
Ayah 59
And (let) not think those who disbelieve they can outstrip. Indeed, they (can) not escape.
English - And let not those who disbelieve think they will escape. Indeed, they will not cause failure [to Allah]. .
Ayah 60
And prepare for them whatever you able (to) of force and of tethered horses (to) terrify therewith (the) enemy (the) enemy, and your enemy and others from besides them, not (do) you know them (but) Allah knows them. And whatever you spend from (any) thing in (the) way (of) Allah it will be fully repaid to you, and you (will) not be wronged.
English - And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy and others besides them whom you do not know [but] whom Allah knows. And whatever you spend in the cause of Allah will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged. .
Ayah 61
And if they incline to peace, then you (also) incline to it, and put (your) trust in Allah. Indeed, He (is) All-Hearer, All-Knower.
English - And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing. .
Ayah 62
But if they intend to deceive you, then indeed, is sufficient for you, Allah. He (is) the One Who supported you with His help and with the believers
English - But if they intend to deceive you – then sufficient for you is Allah. It is He who supported you with His help and with the believers .
Ayah 63
And He (has) put affection between their hearts. If you (had) spent whatever (is) in the earth all not (could) you (have) put affection between their hearts, but Allah (has) put affection between them. Indeed, He (is) All-Mighty, All-Wise.
English - And brought together their hearts. If you had spent all that is in the earth, you could not have brought their hearts together; but Allah brought them together. Indeed, He is Exalted in Might and Wise. .
Ayah 64
O Prophet! Sufficient for you (is) Allah and whoever follows you of the believers.
English - O Prophet, sufficient for you is Allah and for whoever follows you of the believers. .
Ayah 65
O Prophet! Urge the believers to [the] fight. If (there) are among you twenty steadfast they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a hundred, they will overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve, because they (are) a people (who do) not understand.
English - O Prophet, urge the believers to battle. If there are among you twenty [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if there are among you one hundred [who are] steadfast, they will overcome a thousand of those who have disbelieved because they are a people who do not understand. .
Ayah 66
Now has (been) lightened (by) Allah for you, and He knows that in you (there) is weakness. So if (there) are among you a hundred steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if (there) are among you a thousand, they will overcome two thousand with (the) permission (of) Allah. And Allah (is) with the steadfast.
English - Now, Allah has lightened [the hardship] for you, and He knows that among you is weakness. So if there are from you one hundred [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if there are among you a thousand, they will overcome two thousand by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the steadfast. .
Ayah 67
Not is for a Prophet that (there) should be for him prisoners of war until he has battled strenuously in the land. You desire (the) commodities (of) the world, but Allah desires (for you) the Hereafter. And Allah (is) All-Mighty, All-Wise.
English - It is not for a prophet to have captives [of war] until he inflicts a massacre [upon Allah's enemies] in the land. Some Muslims desire the commodities of this world, but Allah desires [for you] the Hereafter. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. .
Ayah 68
Had not an ordainment from Allah preceded, surely (would) have touched you for what you took - a punishment great.
English - If not for a decree from Allah that preceded, you would have been touched for what you took by a great punishment. .
Ayah 69
So eat from what you got as war booty - lawful (and) good, and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah (is) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
English - So consume what you have taken of war booty [as being] lawful and good, and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. .
Ayah 70
O Prophet! Say to whoever (is) in your hands of the captives, "If knows Allah in your hearts any good, He will give you better than what was taken from you, and He will forgive you. And Allah (is) Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
English - O Prophet, say to whoever is in your hands of the captives, "If Allah knows [any] good in your hearts, He will give you [something] better than what was taken from you, and He will forgive you; and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." .
Ayah 71
But if they intend (to) betray you certainly they have betrayed Allah from before. So He gave (you) power over them. And Allah (is) All-Knower, All-Wise.
English - But if they intend to betray you – then they have already betrayed Allah before, and He empowered [you] over them. And Allah is Knowing and Wise. .
Ayah 72
Indeed, those who believed and emigrated and strove hard with their wealth and their lives in (the) way (of) Allah and those who gave shelter and helped those - some of them (are) allies (of) another. But those who believed and (did) not emigrate, (it is) not for you (of) their protection (in) (in) anything, until they emigrate. And if they seek your help in the religion, then upon you (is to) help them except against a people between you and between them (is) a treaty. And Allah of what you do (is) All-Seer.
English - Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided – they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate – for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help of you for the religion, then you must help, except against a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. .
Ayah 73
And those who disbelieve, some of them (are) allies (to) another. If not you do it, (there) will be oppression in the earth and corruption great.
English - And those who disbelieved are allies of one another. If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on earth and great corruption. .
Ayah 74
And those who believed and emigrated and strove hard in (the) way (of) Allah and those who gave shelter and helped, those - they (are) the believers (in) truth. For them (is) forgiveness and a provision noble.
English - But those who have believed and emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided – it is they who are the believers, truly. For them is forgiveness and noble provision. .
Ayah 75
And those who believed from afterwards, and emigrated and strove hard with you, then those (are) of you. But those (of) blood relationship, some of them (are) nearer to another in (the) Book (of) Allah. Indeed, Allah of every thing (is) All-Knower.
English - And those who believed after [the initial emigration] and emigrated and fought with you – they are of you. But those of [blood] relationship are more entitled [to inheritance] in the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things. .